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Warranties
When you make a major purchase, the manufacturer or seller makes an important promise to stand behind the product. It's called a warranty. Federal law requires that warranties be available for you to read before you buy even when you're shopping by catalog or on the Internet. Coverage varies, so you can compare the extent of warranty coverage just as you compare the style, price, and other characteristics of products.   Contributed by: Federal Trade Commission Last Reviewed: 7/14/21
Truth in Lending Act
Title 15 of the U.S. Code, Chapter 41, Subchapter I, Part A, Section 1601.  Also available: usc_sec_15_00001601----000-.html Contributed by: Legal Information Institute, Cornell Law Last Reviewed: 7/19/21
Trial Offers: The Deal Is in the Details
What Does "No Risks or Obligations" Really Mean?  Contributed by: Federal Trade Commission Last Reviewed: 7/14/21 Click here to download the document
Service Contracts
If you are buying a car or major appliance, whether in a retail store, by catalog, or online, you may be offered a service contract. Some consumers, however, may be paying for more protection than they need.   Contributed by: Federal Trade Commission Last Reviewed: 7/19/21 https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/2015/01/warranties-and-service-contra…
Reverse Mortgages
Last Reviewed: 6/28/21 https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0192-reverse-mortgages
Q & A about the Rules of Evidence in the Justice of the Peace Court
What is evidence? What are the Rules of Evidence? What makes evidence admissible? These and more answered here.  Contributed by: JP Court Last Reviewed: 7/2/21 https://courts.delaware.gov/jpcourt/jp_rulevi_qa.aspx
New Bankruptcy Law Requires Credit Counseling Before Filing
Before You File for Personal Bankruptcy: Information About Credit Counseling and Debtor Education  Contributed by: Federal Trade Commission Last Reviewed: 7/14/21 https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/press-releases/2005/10/new-bankruptcy-l…
Necesita un Préstamo?
  Último revisado: 7/14/21 https://www.consumidor.ftc.gov/temas/credito-y-prestamos
Need A Loan?
Last Reviewed: 07/14/2021 https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/topics/credit-and-loans
How To Request Your Credit Report
Instructions for obtaining a copy of your credit report.  Contributed by: Legal Services Corporation of Delaware, Inc. Last Reviewed: 07/14/2021 Click here to download document